 The Oxford players immediately appealed for a goal to be awarded, and after a consultation the officials did so, giving the University team the lead.Some time later, Charles Wollaston was injured and swapped positions with Kinnaird.At the time the concept of substitution had not been introduced to the sport, so injured players were obliged to remain in the game unless they were completely unable to play on, but it was common for an injured player to "retire into goal", where it was felt he would be less of a liability.